Five & Dime - Superb Sound and Sunsets for Kolkata Diners
Yamaha's audio solution was installed at Five & Dime, Kolkata keeping the venue's vibrant décor in
mind
Five & Dime is a vibrant rooftop lounge and restaurant in Salt Lake, Kolkata, India, giving
customers the opportunity to enjoy high quality food, drink, and entertainment with great sunset
views. Yamaha audio system ensured all enjoy an enhanced dining experience at Five & Dime.
The challenge
Mr Mrinmoy Sanyal of systems integrator, The Four Pillars, was commissioned to design and
install a
system which would cover the whole of Five & Dime's indoor and outdoor areas with high quality
sound.
The indoor space has high ceilings and a stage for live and DJ performances, while outdoors the
equipment had to be resistant to dust and adverse weather. It was also important that the system did
not visually detract from the venue's vibrant décor.
The solution
Yamaha solution was chosen, thanks to its exceptional audio quality and reliability, as well as
meeting the client's demands for coverage and visual appearance.
For the main indoor system, Yamaha DHR15 full-range, powered loudspeakers and DXS18XLF
extended low
frequency subwoofers were specified. The DHR15's 0° to -7° tilt proved perfect for flying the
loudspeakers from the venue ceiling, while the onboard FIR filtering assures exceptional sound
clarity. Meanwhile, the DXS18XLF's 30Hz to 150Hz frequency range and 1600W class D amplifier module
were ideal for delivering powerful bass frequencies.
On stage, DHR12M monitors were chosen, their 1000W amplifier module and corrective EQ for minimising
phase distortion ideal for delivering punchy, accurate sound.
For the outdoor area, Mr Sanyal specified Yamaha VXS8 full range speakers, powered by a PX3
amplifier. With an IP35 rated enclosure, flexible mounting options, and excellent coverage, the VXS8
was the ideal solution to meet the challenge of superior, seamless open-air sound in Kolkata's
climate.
A TF1 digital mixer was chosen to help the venue deliver perfectly balanced audio to both the indoor
and outdoor areas, adjusted for background music or live/DJ performances.
"Once the system was commissioned, it proved that Yamaha was undoubtedly the best choice," says Mr
Sanyal. "Bringing together Yamaha, The Four Pillars and Five and Dime has resulted in what I would
call the perfect blend of minds and machines!"